LA OPEN MICS

A musician-to-musician guide • Updated August 2026

A quick note before you go: Open mics change dates, times, formats and signup rules constantly. We update this list as carefully as possible, but always double-check with the venue or organizer before heading out, especially for monthly events.

MONDAY

Open Mic / Venue
Area
Time
Details
Pauhaus Gallery
Hollywood
8–10 PM
Approx. 15 slots by lottery • 1-song limit • $5/song • Regulars may be invited to showcases.
Kulak’s Woodshed
North Hollywood
Sign up 7–7:30 PM • Show 8 PM
1 song • Lottery format • Optional multicamera MP4 of your performance for $20 • “Twofer Tuesday” offers 2 songs/video for $30 with advance signup.
TRiP
Santa Monica
Sign up 7 PM • Show 8 PM
First come, first served • 2 songs • $10 cover.
Hang On to the Dream Theatre
Hollywood
7 PM
Advance signup • Live taping • Community-focused and welcoming to varied experience levels.
Green Room
Sherman Oaks
8–10 PM
1st & 3rd Monday • Approx. $10 cover • Advance signup. Verify current schedule before attending.
Tuning Fork
Studio City
Sign up 6:30 PM • Show 7 PM
3 songs per artist • Drink purchase required. Verify current schedule before attending.

TUESDAY

Open Mic / Venue
Area
Time
Details
The Oaks Tavern
Sherman Oaks
7:30–9:30 PM
Weekly Tuesday open mic • Usually 1–2 songs • Strong performers may be invited back for featured sets.
Kavahana
Santa Monica
7:30–10 PM
Kava bar patio • Performer RSVP / advance signup available; in-person signup may also be offered.
Micky’s
West Hollywood
Sign up ~7:30 PM • Show ~8 PM
Mix of comedy and music • Historically signup with drink purchase. Verify current schedule before attending.
The Barrel Tavern
Sherman Oaks
Featured artist ~8 PM • Open mic ~9 PM
Diverse lineup • Signup process can vary • Typically 2 songs / about 10 minutes • Featured slots may be offered.
Hard Rock Cafe
Hollywood
7–10 PM
Tuesday Micro Music Festival • Apply in advance with a performance video • Approx. 15-minute slot • No walk-in performance signup.
Weary Livers Bar
Santa Monica
Open mic ~7 PM
First come, first served • Up to ~7 minutes • Signup asks for basic contact/social info. Note: 5–7 PM is happy hour, not the open-mic start.
Good Nite
North Hollywood
Check current listing
Open mic listing reported for NoHo; verify current day/time and signup details before attending.

WEDNESDAY

Open Mic / Venue
Area
Time
Details
Cinema Bar
Culver City
Sign up 7:30 PM • Show 8 PM
Featured artist around 9 PM • Suggested $5 donation. Verify current weekly schedule before attending.
Happy Rabbit Bar
Sherman Oaks
Open mic ~10 PM
Historically follows 8 PM trivia • Verify current schedule before attending.
Pirate Open Mic
West Adams
7–10 PM
Community-oriented musician meetup • First come, first served • Reported as a recurring/monthly event; confirm the specific Wednesday.
VoiceNotes Open Mic
Echo Park
7–9 PM
Intimate format • Historically $5 / one song. Verify current schedule before attending.
Pasadena Showcase
Pasadena
Around 7:30 PM
Outdoor venue • Approx. 2 songs • Reported as one Wednesday per month • Online signup • Confirm current organizer/date.
Lyric Session @ Hyperion
Silver Lake
4:30–6:30 PM
Advance signup • Stage time reportedly 5–6 PM • One-purchase minimum • Verify current schedule.
Universal Bar & Grill – Writer’s Round
North Hollywood
7–11 PM
Writer’s-round style event • Verify current Wednesday schedule and signup requirements.

THURSDAY

Open Mic / Venue
Area
Time
Details
Velvet Martini Lounge
Studio City
7–10 PM
Open mic reported on Thursdays. Verify current schedule and signup process before attending.

FRIDAY

Open Mic / Venue
Area
Time
Details
UnUrban Coffee
Santa Monica
Sign up after 6 PM • Show 7 PM
Friday open mic reported at the coffeehouse. Verify current schedule before attending.
Alana’s Coffee Roasters
Mar Vista
Around 7 PM
Reported one Friday per month • Approx. $5 to perform • Confirm the month’s date in advance.
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
Santa Monica
8:30–11 PM
Reported weekly • Free • Verify current schedule with the hostel before attending.

WEEKEND

Saturday & Sunday

We’re still building this section. Know a reliable, music-focused weekend open mic in Los Angeles? Let us know!

SHOWCASES & OTHER WAYS TO PLAY

School Night — Hollywood

Curated showcase rather than a traditional open mic • Usually 3–4 performers per night • Approx. 5–6 songs / ~30-minute set • Submit a press kit, bio and music links for consideration.

MORE LA MUSIC EVENTS

Writers Round LA Music Events Directory

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Visit the Writers Round LA directory →